Carey vs Able

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

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Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Carey Rank #5,332

Able Rank #5,312

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Carey or Able more popular?

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Able mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carey and Able boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Able is primarily a boy name.